Collin Balester | Relief Pitcher

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Giants signed RHP Collin Balester to a minor league contract.

The 30-year-old right-hander was released by the Tigers at the end of spring training. He owns a career 5.47 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 200 2/3 innings at the major league level, but has pitched a total of 15 2/3 innings in the majors since the 2012 season. He'll provide organizational depth for the Giants. Sat, May 20, 2017 09:39:00 AM

Collin Balester announced Saturday that he has signed a contract with the Samsung Lions of the Korean Baseball Organization.

The 29-year-old right-hander wasn't finding any offers to his liking stateside, so he'll head overseas for the 2016 season in an effort to rebuild his value. He appeared in 15 games for the Reds in 2015, compiling a 7.47 ERA, 1.92 WHIP and 13/13 K/BB ratio over 15 2/3 innings. Sat, Dec 19, 2015 09:15:00 AM

Depth Charts

Evan Longoria (foot, ankle) is expected to return to the Giants' Cactus League lineup on Wednesday night against the Mariners.

Longoria has been sidelined for close to a week with soreness along his left heel and ankle, but he took infield practice at third base Tuesday without issue and also participated in live BP. The veteran third baseman should be fine for the start of the 2018 regular season.

Smith is now 11 months removed from his Tommy John surgery. There's still a long way to go and he's not sure if he'll be ready for Opening Day, but he has a good chance to contribute early on in the first half.